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The Apothecary's Daughter

3 books in series

4.5 out of 5 stars
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The Apothecary's Daughter Summary

1665: Susannah Leyton has grown up behind the counter of her father's apothecary shop in bustling Fleet Street. A skilled student - the resinous scents of lavender, rosemary, liquorice, and turpentine run in her blood - her father has granted her the freedom to pursue her considerable talents. But Susannah is dealt a shocking blow when her widowed father marries again, and her new stepmother seems determined to remove her from the apothecary shop for good.

A proposal of marriage from the charming Henry Savage seems to offer Susannah an escape. But as the plague sweeps through London, tragedy strikes, and dark secrets from her husband's past begin to unfold. It will take all of Susannah's courage and passion to save herself from tragedy.

Book 1

The Apothecary's Daughter

By:
Charlotte Betts

Narrated by:
Anne Dover

Length: 13 hrs and 28 mins

Unabridged

Overall

4.5 out of 5 stars
123

Performance

4.5 out of 5 stars
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Story

4 out of 5 stars
80

Susannah Leyton has grown up behind the counter of her father's apothecary shop in bustling Fleet Street. A skilled student, her father has granted her the freedom to pursue her considerable talents. But Susannah is dealt a shocking blow when her widowed father marries again, and her stepmother seems determined to remove her from the apothecary shop. A proposal of marriage from the charming Henry Savage seems to offer Susannah an escape. But as the plague sweeps through London, tragedy strikes, and dark secrets from her husband's past begin to unfold.

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Book 2

The Spice Merchant's Wife

By:
Charlotte Betts

Narrated by:
Penelope Freeman

Length: 13 hrs and 20 mins

Unabridged

Overall

4.5 out of 5 stars
106

Performance

4.5 out of 5 stars
98

Story

4.5 out of 5 stars
100

1666. Newly married to a wealthy spice merchant, Kate Finche believes all her dreams of a happy family life are just around the corner until the Great Fire rages through London. She watches in horror as their livelihood goes up in flames, filling the air with the heady scents of cinnamon, nutmeg and cloves. As the city is devastated, Kate's husband, Robert is forced to seek employment to ensure their survival, but when he is found drowned, Kate refuses to believe that he has taken his own life.

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Book 3

The Painter's Apprentice

By:
Charlotte Betts

Narrated by:
Anne Dover

Length: 12 hrs and 31 mins

Unabridged

Overall

4.5 out of 5 stars
31

Performance

4.5 out of 5 stars
28

Story

4.5 out of 5 stars
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1688: Beth Ambrose has led a sheltered life within Merryfields, her family home on the outskirts of London; a place where her parents provide a sanctuary for melancholic souls. A passionate and gifted artist, Beth shares a close bond with Johannes the painter, who nurtures her talents and takes her on as his apprentice. But as political tensions begin to rise in the capital, Noah Leyton arrives at her family home in the middle of the night with a proposition that turns Beth's world upside down.